China hosts the architects' World Cup

Aedas Architects' Hong Kong office has drawn up this masterplan for one of three bids for the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. The 30-year commission will involve building and operating 200,000 m2 of cultural facilities beneath a 220,000 m2 canopy (pictured). The masterplan envisages a performance venue by Herzog & de Meuron and three theatres by Jean Nouvel. Richard Rogers Partnership is joint masterplanner. Foster and Partners, Cesar Pelli & Associates, Kenzo Tange, the Jerde Partnership and HOK are all signed up to rival bids.